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Our Recreation options
are some of the best in the Pacific Northwest. Each year, we expand and
improve our activities and program. Come play at Berachah!
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Recreation
Center:
Our gigantic 24,000 sq. foot dual-purpose gym includes multiple full basketball
and volleyball
courts. We provide the game
equipment. The RJM Recreation Complex, indoor heated swimming pool,
and 28-foot high indoor climbing wall gives Berachah some of the finest
year-round recreation available in the Pacific Northwest.
Also
available: Ping-pong and Foosball tables.
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Indoor Swimming Pool
A camp favorite and great for year-round enjoyment. Pool depth ranges from
a shallow end of 3ft to a 9ft deep end for diving and experienced swimmers. Changing rooms and
showers are in the same complex.
Equipment available for water
polo and volleyball. Experienced Lifeguards on duty for open and
group swims. Reserve single-sex, co-ed, and group-only swims through
a Conference & Retreat Host.
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"Adventures In
Faith" Series -
Ropes & Challenge Courses
Our seven-element High
Ropes Course, Low Challenge Course, Obstacle Course and 28-foot high Indoor Climbing
Wall make Camp Berachah's facilities one of the best in the Northwest
for Team Building events and general recreation.
Groups must
schedule their sessions prior to arrival through a Conference &
Retreat Host. For Saturday afternoons, you can sign-up in the Dining
Room at breakfast or lunch for one of the open sessions ($5/per person).
(Participants must be age 7+ to climb
the wall.)
Ropes Course options for
team-building include full and
half-day usage. Minimum age for participants is age 13 or completion
of 6th grade. For pricing and other
information, click here.

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| Mountain
Biking -
Guided Trail Rides
We have ten (10) 2001 Specialized Expedition
mountain bikes with front suspension, V-brakes, and 28-speeds and four
(4) Redline BMX bikes for groups to enjoy as they ride over knobby
logs, leaf-covered paths, and under a canopy of towering trees.
Enjoy the crisp air as you explore our network of trails with an
experienced Mountain Bike Guide. Our 160 acres contain miles of
single-track and other trails for beginner to intermediate riders, with
one advanced trail. During the wet season, be prepared to get muddy!
Open rides are Saturday
afternoons for a small fee: sign up at meal times.
Your group can
reserve ride slots during Saturday afternoons or during another special
time. Talk to a Conference & Retreat Host for
coordination.
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(For some
mt. bike riding tips, check out this link.)
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Horseback
Riding -
Guided
Trail Rides
Limited availability
for guest groups- April/May, Sept/Oct. (For more
information, click here.) Contact
a Conference & Retreat Host for more
details.
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| Outdoor
Recreation Playgrounds: for
children 2 and up
- Toddler Town - 2-story Western theme fort and
swing set. Safe for your little ones!
- Main Playground - Swings, Monkey Bars,
Big Tire, Tall Slide, and Climbing
Toy. Situated near our cabins, outside picnic area, and Country
Store.
Recreation
Fields: for all ages
- Softball/Baseball Field (lower camp)
- Soccer, Football & multi-purpose
Field (upper camp),
bordered by a 1/4 mile cinder track. Great for outdoor games,
relays, Ultimate Frisbee, & outrageous, messy competitions for youth groups!
Other Features:
- Outdoor sand volleyball court
- Tetherball poles
- Outdoor basketball courts (2)
- Putt-putt Golf - 9 different holes for
a fun round of mini-golf, easy enough for small children.
Check-out equipment through our Country Store. Course is
conveniently located near our swimming pool.
- Frisbee Golf - 18 different holes that
take you on an exploration around camp. Pick up your frisbees
& map/score card from our Country Store.
- Horseshoes - 2 different horseshoe
locations (RV area & next to the Country Store) with a total of 5 sand
pits. Horseshoes available at each pit.
- In addition to all this, campers in our
Summer program can enjoy lots more great recreation and fun.
Click here for
details.
Miles of Trails for hikers, runners, and
nature walkers!
- Nature Trail Walk brochure guide
available in the Office - for an informative environmental and
spiritual journey through 19 featured stops on our
grounds. Enjoy blackberries (in season) and the sounds of
nature!
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| Camp
Fire Pits
Three (3) different fire pit locations that
accommodate 20-300
people. Coordinate through a Conference & Retreat Host and
we'll have the fire warm and ready for your designated time. Combine with a
S'mores snack option (for a nominal fee, only $1/per person)! Other snack
options available - Deluxe Cookies, Muffins, Dessert, and more.
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To see a picture of
our 2001 summer staff gathered around
our main camp fire
pit, click here.
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| Our
Stores
When
you're done playing, come relax in our Country Store
or browse around in The Wellspring Bookstore.
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| Admire our
wildlife & other animals... squirrels, woodpeckers, blue jays,
deer, raccoons, elk, and our petting zoo (in
summer) with chickens, ducks, rabbits, goats, sheep, and a baby cow.
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Other Berachah links to
help you plan your conference or retreat:
Rentals
Intro Page * Available Dates * Accommodations/Housing
Recreation
* Retreat Planning Guide * Booking
Would you like to take a
virtual tour of our facilities & grounds_ Receive a FREE CD-Rom by
calling (ext. 118) or our
Guest Relations Office with your request.
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